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EPF/0194/26 - Householder planning permission
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Proposal
Proposed single storey rear addition. Data via plota.co.uk
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Received
2 Feb 2026
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Approved
18 Mar 2026
Approved on 18 Mar 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 15 Jul 2026
Documents 17
Decision & officer reports 2
Statements & assessments 3
Plans & drawings 8
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PL300 Existing Elevations.pdf
PDF · 2 Feb 2026
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PL90 Existing ground floor plan.pdf
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Tree Protection Plan.pdf
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PL600 Site location and site block plans.pdf
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PL400 Existing roof plan.pdf
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PL200 Proposed Elevations.pdf
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PL100 Proposed ground floor plan.pdf
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PL500 Proposed roof plan.pdf
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Important details
- Council
- Epping Forest
- Application type
- Householder planning permission
- Postcode
- IG7 5AF
- Received
- 2 Feb 2026
- Validated
- 2 Feb 2026
- Ward
- Grange Hill
- Parish
- Chigwell
- Case officer
- Show
- Target decision
- 30 Mar 2026
- Decision
- Approve with Conditions
- Decision date
- 18 Mar 2026
- Decision level
- Delegated Decision
- Applicant
- Show
- Agent
- Show
Historical activity at this location
26 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Approved
29, Forest Lane, Chigwell, IG7 5AF
TPO/EPF/16/97 (Ref: T14) T1: Oak – Crown reduce to previous points, as specified. NB: The…
2025
Approved
9, Forest Lane, Chigwell, IG7 5AF
Rear single storey infill extension including balcony, rear single storey extension to co…
2025
Approved
1, Forest Lane, Chigwell, IG7 5AF
Construction of vehicular entrance gates, railings, proposed planting and associated work…
2024
Approved
38, Forest Lane, Chigwell, IG7 5AE
TPO/EPF/16/97 (Ref: T54) T1: Ash - Fell and replace, as specified.
2024
Approved
38, Forest Lane, Chigwell, IG7 5AE
TPO/EPF/16/97 (Ref: T54) T1: Ash - Fell and replace, as specified.
2024
Approved
8, Forest Lane, Chigwell, IG7 5AE
TPO/EPF/16/97 T36: Oak - Crown reduce by up to 2m, as specified.
2024
Approved
8, Forest Lane, Chigwell, IG7 5AE
TPO/EPF/16/97 T36: Oak - Crown reduce by up to 2m, as specified.
2024
Approved
Oakwood House, 19 Forest Lane, Chigwell, IG7 5AF
TPO/EPF/16/97 (Ref: T22 & T44) T1: Oak - Crown reduce by up to 2m, as specified. T2: Oak…
2024
Approved
Oakwood House, 19 Forest Lane, Chigwell, IG7 5AF
TPO/EPF/16/97 (Ref: T22 & T44) T1: Oak - Crown reduce by up to 2m, as specified. T2: Oak…
2024
Approved
50, Forest Lane, Chigwell, IG7 5AE
Proposed extensions & alterations to existing dwelling house. Similar schemes previously…
2024
Approved
50, Forest Lane, Chigwell, IG7 5AE
Proposed extensions & alterations to existing dwelling house. Similar schemes previously…
2023
Approved
7, Forest Lane, Chigwell, IG7 5AF
TPO/EPF/16/97 (Ref: T26 & T28) T1: Oak - Crown reduce by up to 1.5m, as specified. T2: Oa…
2023
Approved
7, Forest Lane, Chigwell, IG7 5AF
TPO/EPF/16/97 (Ref: T26 & T28) T1: Oak - Crown reduce by up to 1.5m, as specified. T2: Oa…
2023
Approved
29, Forest Lane, Chigwell, IG7 5AF
TPO/EPF/16/97 (Ref: T14) T1: Oak - Crown reduce lateral branches by up to 2m, as specifie…
2023
Approved
29, Forest Lane, Chigwell, IG7 5AF
TPO/EPF/16/97 (Ref: T14) T1: Oak - Crown reduce lateral branches by up to 2m, as specifie…
2023
Approved
20, Forest Lane, Chigwell, IG7 5AE
TPO/EPF/16/97 T39: Oak - Fell and replace, as specified.
2023
Approved
20, Forest Lane, Chigwell, IG7 5AE
TPO/EPF/16/97 T39: Oak - Fell and replace, as specified.
2022
Approved
48, Forest Lane, Chigwell, IG7 5AE
Two storey extensions, loft conversion and other roof changes previously approved EPF/237…
2022
Approved
48, Forest Lane, Chigwell, IG7 5AE
Two storey extensions, loft conversion and other roof changes previously approved EPF/237…
2022
Approved
31, Forest Lane, Chigwell, IG7 5AF
Proposed new ground floor single storey extension to rear of house.
2017
Approved
15 Emmaus Way Chigwell Essex IG7 5BY
Construction of part single, part double rear extension 4m deep
2017
Approved
15 Emmaus Way Chigwell Essex IG7 5BY
Construction of part single, part double rear extension 4m deep
2016
Withdrawn
19 Forest Lane Chigwell Essex IG7 5AF
TPO/EPF/16/97 T22: Oak - Remove selected declining boughs up to 60mm in diameter, pruned…
2016
Approved
15 Forest Lane Chigwell Essex IG7 5AF
TPO/EPF/16/97: T25 Oak. Raise crown to give 3m clearance. Selected crown spread reduction…
2016
Approved
19 Emmaus Way Chigwell Essex IG7 5BY
TPO/EPF/11/11/T19 - OAK : Crown lift to 6M. TPO/CHI/02/71/A1 - Hornbeam: Crown lift to 7M.
Epping Forest
Planning Authority Score
4.5/10
Below average
#172 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
Epping Forest ranks #114 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Epping Forest is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 76% approved vs 90% nationally.
One of the strictest councils
only 76% approved vs 90% nationally
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Epping Forest decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
67%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #295 of 296
76%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #290 of 296
71%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #114 of 296
34%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #87 of 296
49%
Minor dwellings approved
228 decided (1-9 homes)
55%
Major dwellings approved
20 decided (10+ homes)
49%
Change of use approved
43 decided
1,307
Total decisions
429 refused in the year to March 2026
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25, Shirbern House, Forest Lane, Chigwell, IG7 5AF
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